How To Fix J3R_SETOFF103 - Document &1 &2 locked for editing by user &3; read-only mode opens

J3R_SETOFF103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3R_SETOFF - Setoff Inventory Differences Data Source

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Document &1 &2 locked for editing by user &3; read-only mode opens

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3R_SETOFF103 - Document &1 &2 locked for editing by user &3; read-only mode opens ?

  The SAP error message J3R_SETOFF103 indicates that a document (identified by &1 and &2) is currently locked for editing by another user (identified by &3). As a result, you are only able to open the document in read-only mode. This situation typically arises in environments where multiple users may need to access the same document simultaneously, such as in financial or logistics modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The document is locked because another user is currently editing it. SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies that could arise from simultaneous edits.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the document to remain locked even if they are no longer actively working on it.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or bugs that cause the locking mechanism to not release the document properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the user who has the document